Former Governor of Lagos State and National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has recounted his last moments with the Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Fasanmi before his death.
Tinubu, who commiserated with the Fasanmi’s family after his death at the age of 94 on Thursday said his last moment was when he recently visited him in the hospital when he was sick.
According to him, “I had a close relationship with Papa Fasanmi, dating back many years. He was a mentor and role model to me and many others who believe in progressive politics as a means to uplift our society and its people.
“When Papa was recently admitted to the hospital for age-related sickness, I spoke to him and followed up with his close aide to monitor his situation.”
He said “I commiserate with the family, associates and progressives throughout our country, the South-west and Ekiti State in particular over the passing of eminent politician, elder statesman and beloved leader of Afenifere, Senator Ayo Fasanmi.
“With his passing, we have lost someone special and excellent in every way. Papa’s long sojourn on earth was for the good of all. He walked at the vanguard of all democrats, freedom fighters and believers in true federalism.”
Tinubu said for him to have lived to the age of 94 was God’s gift not only to him and his family, but to this nation he loved so deeply.
“Like American civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis, who was buried today (Thursday, July 30), Papa Fasanmi remained faithful to the truth for which he suffered greatly.
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